Emperor’s Domination

The question became how long had he been planning this? Perhaps he was ready when the abyss gazed back at him. This terrified Creek King since he was her companion and a progenitor respected by everyone.

When he fell to madness, Creek King and all members used all of their vitality and powers to channel the grand momentum, wishing to pull him back. Little did they know he had planned to drain and kill all of them.

This revelation only worsened her mental agony. Nevertheless, she still calmed down with Orchid Sage’s tender whispers and encouragement. She had experienced enough pain and tribulations to view the past as the past.

“Perhaps this wasn’t true. An evil presence from Fiendish Ground would be beyond anything we can resist.” Orchid said.

“No need to hold onto hope. It would have been impossible to reach that point without a premeditated plan.” Li Qiye shattered the last bit of hope.

“Sacred Teacher, we can’t be so sure.” Orchid said.

“Did you go dumb from reading too many books, or are you truly dumb?” Li Qiye joked.

Orchid smiled awkwardly upon hearing this.

“Don’t be so naive. What was the result? Where is Luminous Master now?” Li Qiye continued.

“Maybe there is another explanation.” He said.

Creek King grabbed his hand tightly and shook her head: “It’s fine, I can accept it.”

Li Qiye smiled and said: “The old Luminous Master is now Primal Yin Immortal Ghost.”

“Primal Yin Immortal Ghost.” Orchid murmured this title.

“Without a plan, he wouldn’t have known to travel to Supreme Heaven and receive Xian Chengtian’s help to dispel the connection with Fiendish Ground. He’s a supreme overlord now, Was all of this a coincidence?”

“Right.” Creek King took a deep breath.

“Just to become a supreme overlord?” Orchid murmured.

“Yes, so you are responsible for this.” Li Qiye said.

“I am.” Orchid sat down and smiled bitterly. He stared at Creek King and said: “It was my fault.”

“No, we walked our own dao path, you didn’t decide this for us.” She shook her head.

“That is true as well.” Li Qiye nodded: “Everyone is responsible for their fate but this doesn’t mean you weren’t a fool.”

“How so?” Orchid smiled awkwardly.

“Pretending to be carefree and nonchalant. Your talent and cultivation weren’t a problem, not to mention Idyllic Flute. No one was more suitable to accept the legacy yet you pushed the responsibility to someone else.” Li Qiye said.

“I...” Orchid thought about defending himself but changed his mind.

“Felt like you owed him?” Li Qiye didn’t hold back.

“No, nothing like that.” Orchid immediately responded.

“Orchid doesn’t owe me anything either.” Creek King defended him: “What we shared came from the heart and ended with respect, just heartfelt conversations.”

Their relationship was a secret between them. Orchid was world-famous while Creek King had an arranged marriage with Luminous Master.

They met by chance and given Orchid’s knowledge and charisma, he was irresistible. Numerous princesses and goddesses fell in love with him.

However, he viewed love as ephemeral and perhaps everything else in life as well. Thus, nothing shackled him. Nevertheless, he was attracted to the elegant and noble Creek King.

Each interaction and conversation deepened their bond but since he knew she was engaged to someone else, he left and stopped contacting her.

“It was me, I traveled far overseas and wandered only to still return.” He sighed softly.

He entered Uncrossable Expanse and delved deeper into unmanned areas. He could have gone to the home of the three immortals but turned back to the mortal world.

There was someone he couldn’t forget but when he returned, he didn’t go to meet her. He took root in this world by establishing Orchid Academy. They didn’t meet again until he came to aid her.

“Emotions get the best of everyone.” Li Qiye said.

He held her hand tighter and they inadvertently exchanged glances. Love could be seen glimmering in their eyes.

“I can’t handle more of this show.” Li Qiye shook his head: “Well, cherish it then.”

Li Qiye tapped Orchid’s shoulder and said: “You were willing to die for each other so live for each other now. Nothing can stand in your way.”

There was brightness in their eyes. In this split second, they found the mortal world to be beautiful.

“But...” Orchid hesitated.

“But nothing.” Li Qiye said: “If I approve of this relationship, the high heaven or a true immortal can’t prevent it, let alone a supreme overlord.”

“Thank you for helping us, Sacred Teacher.” Both prostrated to show their gratitude.